Paternity Pleadings General Info

Question 1

What do you do if a Party submitting a pleading is not on the Parties tab?

Answer 1

In the comments section enter: By, [party].

Question 2

When the Filed By box is outlined in blue, what does this mean?

Answer 2

The Party submitting the pleading must be selected.

Question 3

Where do you find the filed date on a pleading?

Answer 3

It is the file stamp date.

Question 4

When you receive an Appearance, what do you have to do before you can enter it on the Events Tab?

Answer 4

Enter the attorney on the Parties Tab

Question 5

If you receive a temporary or limited appearance, do you enter the attorney on the Parties Tab?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

What do you enter in the comments section if a pleading was filed by certified or express mail?

Answer 6

Filed pursuant to TR 5F.

Question 7

What do you enter if a letter to the court states that they are answering or responding to a pleading?

Answer 7

It is entered with the code ADMCCSP, correspondence to court. The court will make the decision as to whether it is a proper legal answer or response.

Question 8

When entering a pleading as a Document, what must always go in the comment section?

Answer 8

The title of the document or a brief descrition

Question 9

When entering a pleading as a Response, what must always go in the comment section?

Answer 9

The title of the pleading or a brief description

Question 10

When entering a pleading as a Objection, what must always go in the comment section?

Answer 10

The title of the pleading or a brief description

Question 11

When entering a pleading as a Notice Filed, what must always go in the comment section?

Answer 11

The title of the pleading or a brief description

Question 12

When entering a pleading as a Affidavit, what must always go in the comment section?

Answer 12

The title of the affidavit or a brief description

Question 13

When do you add a Party to the Parties Tab without a judge’s order?

Answer 13

Just for appearances by attorneys. All other Parties require a judge’s approval.

Question 14

When entering a title of a pleading in the comments section, what is the proper capitalization to use?

Answer 14

Capitalize the first letter of each word, no punctuation is necessary unless other comments follow.

Example:
Motion For The Release Of Information

Question 15

When entering a sentence in the comment section, what is the proper format?

Answer 15

Use proper grammar. The beginning of the sentence should be capitalized and punctuation should be used.

Example:

Request for address of mother submitted.

Question 16

When entering a pleading as a non specific Motion, what would be entered in the comment box?

Answer 16

The title of the pleading or a brief description